CBC Connect

CBC Connect is the official podcast of CBC Bank, sharing quick, engaging conversations with our team, community leaders, and subject-matter experts. Each monthly 10-minute episode offers practical tips, local stories, and insights to keep you informed, inspired, and connected — not just to your bank, but to your community. Brought to you by CBC Bank: Committed to you. Our Customer. Our Community. Commercial Banking Company is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. The views expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not financial advice. For current rates, terms, and product details, please visit www.cbcbank.com or your local CBC Bank branch.

CBC Connect is a business podcast hosted by CBC Bank, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CBC Bank hosts CBC Connect, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  CBC Connect: Dr. Guclu Atinc (Dean of VSU Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business) - S1:E12

  Jul 21, 202628 min

  What happens when a university deliberately syncs its curriculum with the demands of the local marketplace? You get an economic engine that powers local industries, launches thriving startups, and builds a sustainable regional workforce. In this episode of CBC Connect, we record in the brand-new podcast recording studio inside Pound Hall at Valdosta State University (VSU) with Dr. Guclu Atinc, the Dean of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration. With an international background spanning corporate trade, construction, banking internal auditing, and strategic management, Dr. Atinc offers a fascinating perspective on how academia and the business sector must work together to build stronger communities.

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  CBC Connect: Aryana Aviles - Day in the Life of a CBC Bank Teller S1:E10

  May 19, 202614 minS0

  <p>What’s it really like to work on the front lines of community banking?</p><p></p><p>In Episode 10 of CBC Connect, we sit down with Aryana Aviles, a teller at CBC Bank’s main branch, to talk about the fast-paced world behind the teller window and the meaningful customer relationships built every day. </p><p></p><p>From balancing busy Mondays and Fridays to helping customers navigate banking questions and financial uncertainty, Aryana shares what makes community banking personal and why those small daily interactions matter so much.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p>What a t...

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  CBC Connect: Greg Reid - The Investment Centre at CBC Bank S1:E9

  Apr 24, 202613 minS0

  <p>Financial planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It just needs to start.</p><p>In Episode 9 of CBC Connect, we sit down with Greg Reid, Executive Director of the Investment Center at CBC Bank, to talk about how thoughtful planning can help individuals and families feel more confident about their financial future. </p><p>From breaking down common misconceptions to explaining the power of compound interest, this episode offers practical guidance for anyone looking to take control of their finances no matter where they’re starting from.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p>Why you...

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  CBC Connect: Sonia Robinson Johnson - CBC’s Community Connection w/ CASA S1:E8

  Mar 17, 202617 minS0

  <p>In this special Community Connection episode of CBC Connect, we welcome Sonya Robinson Johnson, Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), to discuss the powerful work being done to support children in foster care throughout our community. </p><p></p><p>CASA volunteers advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, ensuring their voices are heard in court and that they receive the support they need on their journey to permanency through adoption or guardianship.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Sonia shares:</p>How CASA advocates for children in foster careThe role volunteers play in cha...

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  CBC Connect: Cary Williams - How Rubber Ducks are Leading to Better Banking S1:E7

  Mar 2, 202613 minS0

  <p>CBC Bank is preparing for a major milestone in 2026, a full system upgrade designed to improve your banking experience.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of CBC Connect, we sit down with CFO Cary Williams to explain:</p><p></p><p>✔ What a “core conversion” really means</p><p>✔ How the new mobile app will improve digital banking</p><p>✔ What customers can expect in June 2026</p><p>✔ Why you’re seeing ducks in our branches</p><p></p><p>Have questions?</p><p>Visit: www.cbcbank.com/upgrade</p><p>Call: 229-242-7600</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to CBC...

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